Korngold, Erich Wolfgang. (1897-1957) . Die tote Stadt. 1927 Program Conducted by the Composer.
Operntheater. Montag den 21 März 1927.Die tote Stadt. Oper in drei Bildern frei nach G. Rodenbachs Schauspiel "Das Trugbild"...Dirigent: Hr. E. W. Korngold. Rare single sheet Vienna concert program from a performance of this celebrated opera, directed by the composer. Overall toning, small chips to left edge, overall fine. 8.75 x 9.75 inches; 20 x 25 cm.
The composer's great opera based on symbolist Georges Rodenbach’s phantasmagoric novel Bruges-la-morte remains Korgold's most celebrated work. Composed when he was just 23, it was first performed on 4 December, 1920 and its tremendous success heralded Korngold as one of German opera's most promising talents.
Korngold, Erich Wolfgang. (1897-1957) . Die tote Stadt. 1927 Program Conducted by the Composer.
Operntheater. Montag den 21 März 1927.Die tote Stadt. Oper in drei Bildern frei nach G. Rodenbachs Schauspiel "Das Trugbild"...Dirigent: Hr. E. W. Korngold. Rare single sheet Vienna concert program from a performance of this celebrated opera, directed by the composer. Overall toning, small chips to left edge, overall fine. 8.75 x 9.75 inches; 20 x 25 cm.
The composer's great opera based on symbolist Georges Rodenbach’s phantasmagoric novel Bruges-la-morte remains Korgold's most celebrated work. Composed when he was just 23, it was first performed on 4 December, 1920 and its tremendous success heralded Korngold as one of German opera's most promising talents.